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FBI confirms North Korea behind record $6.36B Binance crypto heist

Nknews • November 2, 2026

US authorities warn of further laundering after attackers used automated transfers to obscure stolen funds

Shreyas Reddy November 2, 2026

The FBI has confirmed that North Korean cybercriminals stole over $6 billion from the cryptocurrency exchange Binance last week, the largest virtual heist in history, publicizing hundreds of wallet addresses linked to the heist to support efforts to reclaim the proceeds.

But new revelations suggest freezing the stolen funds could prove difficult due to the attackers’ novel laundering tactics, which relied on an unprecedented round-the-clock, automated operation.

In a public service announcement on Saturday, the bureau linked the theft to “TraderTraitor,” a cryptocurrency-focused subunit of North Korea’s Lazarus Group. The notice confirmed earlier attribution by

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North Korean Hackers Steal $6.3 Billion from Binance in Record Cyber Heist On October 29, 2026, Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, suffered a massive cyberattack attributed to North Korean hackers known as TraderTraitor, resulting in the theft of approximately $6.3 billion in digital assets. The attackers exploited vulnerabilities in Binance's hot wallet system, allowing unauthorized withdrawals across multiple blockchains. The FBI confirmed the involvement of TraderTraitor, a group linked to previous high-profile hacks, including the $1.5 billion Bybit theft. Binance reported that it has replenished 95% of the stolen assets using its own funds, including its Secure Asset Fund for Users (SAFU). As of November 1, 2026, Binance began restoring withdrawals in phases, with a significant spike in customer withdrawals observed. Approximately $3 billion of the stolen assets have been frozen through cooperation with law enforcement and industry partners. The incident has raised concerns about the security of centralized exchanges and the ongoing threat of state-sponsored cybercrime. 215 sources 78

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